"Hunter" (2008) TV mini-series

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Writer:

Mick Ford (writer) (2008)

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series | One Word Title

Cast

Hugh Bonneville	...	DSI Iain Barclay (2 episodes, 2009)
Janet McTeer	...	DS Amy Foster (2 episodes, 2009)
Clare Holman	...	Dr Margaret Newell / ... (2 episodes, 2009)
Adrian Rawlins	...	John Elder (2 episodes, 2009)
Nathan Constance	...	DC Connor (2 episodes, 2009)
Anna Koval	...	DC Sue Mailer (2 episodes, 2009)
Eleanor Matsuura	...	DI Zoe Larson (2 episodes, 2009)
Jonathan Slinger	...	DC Miles (2 episodes, 2009)
Geoffrey Streatfield	...	DS Nick Dyer (2 episodes, 2009)
Joe Tucker	...	Peter Richards (2 episodes, 2009)
Harriet Walter	...	ACC Jenny Griffin / ... (2 episodes, 2009)

Also Known As:

Barclay's (UK) (working title)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Spin off from "Five Days" (2007)

Sub-prime suspect

There are so many crime dramas nowadays that it's hard for them to distinguish themselves. 'Hunter', a second outing for the characters who previously appeared in BBC TV's 'Five Days', is more conventional in plot structure than its predecessor; but as with that earlier series, concentrates heavily on the procedural elements of policing, and even lacks the maverick cop who is a staple of the genre. However, it does involve devious killers with unlikely an master-plan (another regular feature of such dramas), and Claire Holman (once of 'Inspector Morse' fame) again playing a police doctor. Bits are convincing, others less so; but the real problem is a certain lack of conviction, as if the writers knew they aren't saying anything really new. 'Hunter' isn't awful; but it pales compared to 'Prime Suspect', it's most obvious inspiration, which had generally better writing and acting.